20220423 (188)_Leopard_I
Designed when HEAT rounds seemed to have decreased the value of thick armour the Leopard depended more upon firepower (from the British 105 mm L7 used in the Centurion) and excellent cross-country mobility for its safety. Progressively modified over a lengthy service life it acquired more armour, more sophisticated systems and a great reputation. It was sold abroad to many European armies and beyond. Seen here during a post WWII main battle tank segment of the first Tiger Day of 2022 at the Tank Museum, Bovington Camp, Dorset, making good speed round the arena.
20220423 (188)_Leopard_I
Designed when HEAT rounds seemed to have decreased the value of thick armour the Leopard depended more upon firepower (from the British 105 mm L7 used in the Centurion) and excellent cross-country mobility for its safety. Progressively modified over a lengthy service life it acquired more armour, more sophisticated systems and a great reputation. It was sold abroad to many European armies and beyond. Seen here during a post WWII main battle tank segment of the first Tiger Day of 2022 at the Tank Museum, Bovington Camp, Dorset, making good speed round the arena.